Real Talk with Mel Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:42:51 -0400 https://realtalkwithmel.buzzsprout.com en-ca © 2026 Real Talk with Mel yes ead0aca3-207a-573d-b230-370ae37a6db3 Mel episodic false Welcome to "Real Talk, with Mel!" — the podcast that fearlessly dives into the heart of important conversations. Join us as we unravel the layers of women's empowerment, challenge societal norms surrounding sexuality, and confront the realities of living in a patriarchal world.

In each episode, we fearlessly explore the intersection of culture, religion, and modern life, offering candid insights and thought-provoking discussions. Break free from the taboo, join the movement, and let's have some real talk, real quick!

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sex Positive, Cultures, Religions, Taboo, Women Mel https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vwxmzd6b37exbmxddsxrz49ehxvz?.jpg Real Talk with Mel Shining Light on Vaginismus: A Personal Journey with Guest Megan Shining Light on Vaginismus: A Personal Journey with Guest Megan Join host Mel on a deeply insightful episode of Real Talk with Mel as she engages in an honest and informative conversation about vaginismus with her guest, Megan. Megan, a close friend of Mel's, bravely shares her personal journey with vaginismus, shedding light on this often under-discussed condition.

Listeners will gain valuable knowledge as Megan provides general information about vaginismus, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatments. More importantly, Megan dives into her own experiences, offering a candid perspective on the challenges she has faced and the steps she has taken to navigate life with vaginismus.

The conversation goes beyond mere medical facts, delving into personal experiences and the unique insights of a woman navigating her health journey. Mel and Megan touch on the complexities of women's health, emphasizing the need for open dialogue, support, and understanding in addressing intimate and sensitive topics like vaginismus.

Whether you're seeking informative insights or a heartfelt discussion about women's health, this episode of Real Talk with Mel promises to deliver a mix of informative content and personal experiences that will resonate deeply with listeners. Tune in for a real and enlightening conversation that aims to break down barriers and foster a deeper understanding of women's health issues.

]]> Join host Mel on a deeply insightful episode of Real Talk with Mel as she engages in an honest and informative conversation about vaginismus with her guest, Megan. Megan, a close friend of Mel's, bravely shares her personal journey with vaginismus, shedding light on this often under-discussed condition.

Listeners will gain valuable knowledge as Megan provides general information about vaginismus, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatments. More importantly, Megan dives into her own experiences, offering a candid perspective on the challenges she has faced and the steps she has taken to navigate life with vaginismus.

The conversation goes beyond mere medical facts, delving into personal experiences and the unique insights of a woman navigating her health journey. Mel and Megan touch on the complexities of women's health, emphasizing the need for open dialogue, support, and understanding in addressing intimate and sensitive topics like vaginismus.

Whether you're seeking informative insights or a heartfelt discussion about women's health, this episode of Real Talk with Mel promises to deliver a mix of informative content and personal experiences that will resonate deeply with listeners. Tune in for a real and enlightening conversation that aims to break down barriers and foster a deeper understanding of women's health issues.

]]> Mel Buzzsprout-14720100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 3288 2 4 full false Women in Tech - Special Guest Elsa (aka Zazou) Women in Tech - Special Guest Elsa (aka Zazou) Get ready for a real conversation on Real Talk with Mel as host Melanie sits down with Elsa, a woman in tech with roots tracing back to the vibrant North of France. This isn't your typical success story; it's Elsa's unfiltered journey through triumphs, struggles, and the genuine lessons she's learned as a woman forging her way into the male-dominated arena.

From the city lights of France to the vibrant energy of New York and the cultural mosaic of Montreal, Elsa shares her unique experiences and cultural clashes, all while making waves in both finance and IT. A genuine talk about a woman who's carved her path with resilience and authenticity.

Tune in for real insights into gender dynamics, career challenges, and the undeniable impact of culture on one's professional journey. Discover how Elsa's story, with its roots in Northern France, is reshaping the narrative for women in tech.

Join us for this authentic tech odyssey. Real stories, real experiences, no filters.

]]> Get ready for a real conversation on Real Talk with Mel as host Melanie sits down with Elsa, a woman in tech with roots tracing back to the vibrant North of France. This isn't your typical success story; it's Elsa's unfiltered journey through triumphs, struggles, and the genuine lessons she's learned as a woman forging her way into the male-dominated arena.

From the city lights of France to the vibrant energy of New York and the cultural mosaic of Montreal, Elsa shares her unique experiences and cultural clashes, all while making waves in both finance and IT. A genuine talk about a woman who's carved her path with resilience and authenticity.

Tune in for real insights into gender dynamics, career challenges, and the undeniable impact of culture on one's professional journey. Discover how Elsa's story, with its roots in Northern France, is reshaping the narrative for women in tech.

Join us for this authentic tech odyssey. Real stories, real experiences, no filters.

]]> Mel Buzzsprout-14215550 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2981 2 3 full false End of a Chapter - Beginning of a New One End of a Chapter - Beginning of a New One In this episode Mel discusses her internal thought process. Her thoughts are running wild at the moment, since she is expirinceing what she called a limbo. Mel is at the end of a big chpater in her life, graduating univeristy and thinking of her future; what she wants, who she wants to be and so much more. Identifying as a feminist, she takes these decisions through her lense.  

]]> In this episode Mel discusses her internal thought process. Her thoughts are running wild at the moment, since she is expirinceing what she called a limbo. Mel is at the end of a big chpater in her life, graduating univeristy and thinking of her future; what she wants, who she wants to be and so much more. Identifying as a feminist, she takes these decisions through her lense.  

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-13197840 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400 2373 2 2 full false Special Guest - Alexander (Mel's Big Brother) - Relationship Talk Special Guest - Alexander (Mel's Big Brother) - Relationship Talk In this episode, Mel brings in her big brother Alexander as her first guest of Season 2. This episode is a sibling conversation about being single or in a relationship. A lot of funny moments throughout the episode, and some reminiscing on family life and growing up together. Alexander brings in his perspective on dating. Mel and Alexander have their perspective on dating; this is discussed in the episode.  

]]> In this episode, Mel brings in her big brother Alexander as her first guest of Season 2. This episode is a sibling conversation about being single or in a relationship. A lot of funny moments throughout the episode, and some reminiscing on family life and growing up together. Alexander brings in his perspective on dating. Mel and Alexander have their perspective on dating; this is discussed in the episode.  

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-13024885 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1857 2 1 full false Intro to Season 2 - Real Talk with Mel Intro to Season 2 - Real Talk with Mel Welcome to Season 2 of Real Talk with Mel! 
Expanding on the themes of Season 1, this is a short introduction to what Mel envisions for Season 2. 

Give it a listen and get excited for the upcoming episodes of Real Talk with Mel. 

]]> Welcome to Season 2 of Real Talk with Mel! 
Expanding on the themes of Season 1, this is a short introduction to what Mel envisions for Season 2. 

Give it a listen and get excited for the upcoming episodes of Real Talk with Mel. 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-12981705 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 245 2 0 full false Sexual Pleasure within Judaism Sexual Pleasure within Judaism In this episode Mel explains through her research if there is such a thing as sexual pleasure with in the Jewish tradition. In a context of heterosexual and married couples, Mel explains if pleasure is important when it comes to sex. The focus is in the Jewish faith, and the author Carnal Israel and his article Reading Sex in Talmudic Culture helped form Mel's interpretation. 

]]> In this episode Mel explains through her research if there is such a thing as sexual pleasure with in the Jewish tradition. In a context of heterosexual and married couples, Mel explains if pleasure is important when it comes to sex. The focus is in the Jewish faith, and the author Carnal Israel and his article Reading Sex in Talmudic Culture helped form Mel's interpretation. 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-11957333 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2801 1 13 full false Online Dating - Part 2 with Guest and Friend Alanah! Online Dating - Part 2 with Guest and Friend Alanah! In this episode Mel invites her friend Alanah (@fashionpanache) onto the podcast, to talk about her unique experience with online dating apps. From a heterosexual point of view when it comes to online dating, Alanah gives the listener an insight on the dos and don'ts when it comes to dating apps; and the importance of having girlfriends and girl-code on your side! Alanah gives online dating a total twists, give this episode a listen to find out how! 

]]> In this episode Mel invites her friend Alanah (@fashionpanache) onto the podcast, to talk about her unique experience with online dating apps. From a heterosexual point of view when it comes to online dating, Alanah gives the listener an insight on the dos and don'ts when it comes to dating apps; and the importance of having girlfriends and girl-code on your side! Alanah gives online dating a total twists, give this episode a listen to find out how! 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-11857881 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 4511 1 12 full false My Thoughts on Online Dating Apps My Thoughts on Online Dating Apps A Real Talk on online dating, hookup culture, long term dating goals and consent. 
In this episode, Mel breaks down her thoughts on online dating in a general sense. 
From a heterosexual context she gives her opinion and experience on dating; furthermore Mel clarifies why as a woman she finds hooking-up off an app, to be more dangerous for a woman comped to a man. Finally looking at this subject from a traditional lens, Mel gives her preferred dating style and explains to the listeners why. 

]]> A Real Talk on online dating, hookup culture, long term dating goals and consent. 
In this episode, Mel breaks down her thoughts on online dating in a general sense. 
From a heterosexual context she gives her opinion and experience on dating; furthermore Mel clarifies why as a woman she finds hooking-up off an app, to be more dangerous for a woman comped to a man. Finally looking at this subject from a traditional lens, Mel gives her preferred dating style and explains to the listeners why. 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-11773992 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2064 1 11 full false Sex Positive - Let's talk about it Sex Positive - Let's talk about it In this episode Mel defines the term Sex Positive, and how she sees it. Mel touches on the importance of being Sex Positive for men and women, but also more specifically for women living in a patriarchy. Throughout the episode topics such as virginity, online dating apps, women empowerment and some personal anecdotes are brought up.
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]]> In this episode Mel defines the term Sex Positive, and how she sees it. Mel touches on the importance of being Sex Positive for men and women, but also more specifically for women living in a patriarchy. Throughout the episode topics such as virginity, online dating apps, women empowerment and some personal anecdotes are brought up.
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Don't forget to check out esoestoys.com for more pleasure! If you see something you like use the discount code #RealTalk for 15% off! 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-11344733 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1903 1 10 full true Girl Talk - Running a Business while being Pregnant Girl Talk - Running a Business while being Pregnant In this episode Mel brings her good friend Stephanie to her Podcast. A Girl Talk about building and running a business as a young woman, and all while being pregnant. This is Stephanies unique experience on her business and her experience on being pregnant. We touch on topics of education, running a business for the first time, being underestimated, new challenges and so much more! 

Check out Stephanies Business by clicking the link below 
https://www.facebook.com/RPAlamaisonduberger/

]]> In this episode Mel brings her good friend Stephanie to her Podcast. A Girl Talk about building and running a business as a young woman, and all while being pregnant. This is Stephanies unique experience on her business and her experience on being pregnant. We touch on topics of education, running a business for the first time, being underestimated, new challenges and so much more! 

Check out Stephanies Business by clicking the link below 
https://www.facebook.com/RPAlamaisonduberger/

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-11100761 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2104 1 9 full false A Girl Talk with a New Guest - First Time being Pregnant and so much more! A Girl Talk with a New Guest - First Time being Pregnant and so much more! In this episode I invited my best friend Samantha who is newly engaged and then pregnant, all this excitement happening at the same time! Get to know her in this RealTalk and see how best friends talk with one another! 
As a young woman she is experiencing change in her life and her body. We talk about her views on pregnancy and what it means to her and her partner to raise a child together. We touch on topics such as religion, raising a child, gender roles, breastfeeding, and more. 


]]> In this episode I invited my best friend Samantha who is newly engaged and then pregnant, all this excitement happening at the same time! Get to know her in this RealTalk and see how best friends talk with one another! 
As a young woman she is experiencing change in her life and her body. We talk about her views on pregnancy and what it means to her and her partner to raise a child together. We touch on topics such as religion, raising a child, gender roles, breastfeeding, and more. 


]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-11061398 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 3052 1 8 full false Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal and Sex Work Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal and Sex Work In this episode Mel talked about sex work happening in Montreal. Mel uses the F1 or Grand Prix as her inspiration to talk about sex work and sex workers. Additionally the stigma and shame surrounding the sex work industry. 

]]> In this episode Mel talked about sex work happening in Montreal. Mel uses the F1 or Grand Prix as her inspiration to talk about sex work and sex workers. Additionally the stigma and shame surrounding the sex work industry. 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-10783419 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1447 1 7 full true Purity Culture, Virginity, and Gender Expectations Purity Culture, Virginity, and Gender Expectations In this episode Mel talks about Purity Culture in a general sense and how this impacts men and women. How it impacts their understanding of pleasure, sex, identity and relationships. Throughout this real talk, Mel breaks down the harm this type of world view has on young women and their understanding of sex and what it means to be a woman in our society. 

]]> In this episode Mel talks about Purity Culture in a general sense and how this impacts men and women. How it impacts their understanding of pleasure, sex, identity and relationships. Throughout this real talk, Mel breaks down the harm this type of world view has on young women and their understanding of sex and what it means to be a woman in our society. 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-10664955 Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1527 1 6 full false Feminism - Let's talk about it Feminism - Let's talk about it In this episode Mel does a quick rundown on the history of feminism, by talking about the first and second wave of feminism in America. 
Next she explains why she identifies as a feminist and gives her take on feminism. Lastly she breaks down some myths surrounding feminism and how some people mistakenly view it.

]]> In this episode Mel does a quick rundown on the history of feminism, by talking about the first and second wave of feminism in America. 
Next she explains why she identifies as a feminist and gives her take on feminism. Lastly she breaks down some myths surrounding feminism and how some people mistakenly view it.

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-10599796 Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1903 1 5 full false The Senses of Canada's Heritage - Indigenous Voices at the McCord Museum The Senses of Canada's Heritage - Indigenous Voices at the McCord Museum In tis episode I will be discussing the following topics, and using the permanent exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience at the McCord Museum as my base:

  • The sensory experience of going through the exhibitions itself, this will be from my personal point of view.
  • The concept of Voice - who’s voice is being presented and how is it being presented? In the exhibition can we see and hear the voices of the indigenous community or is it curated for an outsiders point of view? 
  • Indigenous Curatorship - this has become more and more common over the years, having indigenous community participate and help curate exhibitions in museums. 
  • Positionally - my own positionally and that of the exhibition/museum
]]> In tis episode I will be discussing the following topics, and using the permanent exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience at the McCord Museum as my base:

  • The sensory experience of going through the exhibitions itself, this will be from my personal point of view.
  • The concept of Voice - who’s voice is being presented and how is it being presented? In the exhibition can we see and hear the voices of the indigenous community or is it curated for an outsiders point of view? 
  • Indigenous Curatorship - this has become more and more common over the years, having indigenous community participate and help curate exhibitions in museums. 
  • Positionally - my own positionally and that of the exhibition/museum
]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-10542922 Mon, 02 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2936 1 4 full false Women in Fitness - My First Guest Amalia Women in Fitness - My First Guest Amalia In this episode I’m exited to present to you my FIRST guest on my podcast! 
My badass friend Amalia 💪🏼 a woman in fitness and more specifically a woman as a boxing coach! 
In this episode we get a little personal, talking about Amalia's journey as a woman in the fitness world and now, recently a woman in the fitness industry. 
Amalia opens up on her story about body image, her experience and challenges in the fitness world. 
A real Girl Talk - We touched on other topics such as self love, self worth, friendships and relationships.

]]> In this episode I’m exited to present to you my FIRST guest on my podcast! 
My badass friend Amalia 💪🏼 a woman in fitness and more specifically a woman as a boxing coach! 
In this episode we get a little personal, talking about Amalia's journey as a woman in the fitness world and now, recently a woman in the fitness industry. 
Amalia opens up on her story about body image, her experience and challenges in the fitness world. 
A real Girl Talk - We touched on other topics such as self love, self worth, friendships and relationships.

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-10504105 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2490 1 3 full false Identity, the Self and Gender Identity, the Self and Gender In this Episode, Mel discusses what Identity is and how you can discover yourself. Part of this discussion encompasses the notion of gender and  gender roles that society has created, how being different is okay and that life is a self love journey. 

]]> In this Episode, Mel discusses what Identity is and how you can discover yourself. Part of this discussion encompasses the notion of gender and  gender roles that society has created, how being different is okay and that life is a self love journey. 

]]> Melanie Vogel Buzzsprout-10374985 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1043 1 2 full false Shame, Guilt and Sex Shame, Guilt and Sex In this episode, the notion around shame and guilt surrounding sex are explored. Mel is trying to find the source of these feelings and why it is that we feel shame and guilt when it comes to sex. The definition of sex positive is addressed and why Mel thinks it's important to have a sex positive culture. 

]]> In this episode, the notion around shame and guilt surrounding sex are explored. Mel is trying to find the source of these feelings and why it is that we feel shame and guilt when it comes to sex. The definition of sex positive is addressed and why Mel thinks it's important to have a sex positive culture. 

]]> Melanie Buzzsprout-10331971 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 668 1 1 full true Introduction Introduction Hey! Here is the introduction of the Real Talk with Mel, a short talk. Get to know your host Mel and what she is all about. In this short talk you can get to know the topics that Mel wants to discuss and present in the podcast. 

]]> Hey! Here is the introduction of the Real Talk with Mel, a short talk. Get to know your host Mel and what she is all about. In this short talk you can get to know the topics that Mel wants to discuss and present in the podcast. 

]]> Melanie Buzzsprout-10293322 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:00:00 -0400 319 1 0 full false